Pretzel Bites

These pretzel bites are so fun to make, and they taste absolutely amazing - just like Auntie Anne's. Perfect snack or appetizer or make them dinner!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Rise Time: 1

Total Time: 1 23

Servings: + pretzels bites

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Michelle

Combine water, yeast, and sugar in mixer. Add half the flour flour and mix.
1 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast, 4 1/2 cups flour
Drizzle in melted butter and salt, then mix again. Add remaining flour and mix on low. Once incorporated, increase to medium speed and knead 4 to 5 minutes.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon salt
Cover bowl with a damp towel, and let rise for an hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line two jelly roll pans with silpats.
Fill a large heavy pot two-thirds with water. Add baking soda, then boil.
2/3 cup baking soda
While water heats, roll sections of dough into ropes approximately 3/4" diameter.
Use a bench scraper to cut into one inch sections.
Add pretzel bites to boiling water in batches for approximately 30 seconds each.
Remove and place bites onto baking sheet.
Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water, then brush each pretzel bite then sprinkle with pretzel salt.
1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon pretzel salt
Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 8 to 9 minutes.
Serve immediately. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container for up to two days.

Use warm water that is no hotter than 125 -130 degrees for yeast. You can use cold or cool water straight from the tap but it will take much longer to proof.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

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